Sebastian's Action Trust 'committed' to Bracknell outreach centre

The plans for 112 houses and the outreach centre were refused by the planning committee, the centre is shown in the top left of this plan (Image: The Edwards Irish Partnership LLP)

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Sebastian's Action Trust

Jane Gates' statement in full

"Whilst we are disappointed that on this occasion the planning committee was unable to support our application, we remain committed to bringing a family respite and outreach facility to the borough and will work towards addressing the concerns raised in respect of housing development on this site in the new year.

"We are delighted that Sebastian's Action Trust has the unequivocal support of the committee and even the spokesperson for the objectors, who all agreed our purpose and services are laudable and that support for the Trust would be forthcoming if planning considerations could be met.

"The Chair of the planning committee stated that if the application had been for our facility in isolation the council would probably be having an altogether different conversation.

"We take heart from the fact that our contribution to supporting families of seriously-ill children is recognised and look forward to finding a solution that meets universal agreement."

Sebastian's Action Trust offers specialist respite breaks exclusively to families of seriously-ill children and already has an outreach centre called The Bluebells in Basingstoke which was set up in 2011.

Mrs Gates is the mother of Sebastian, who died in 2003 aged nine of a rare form of childhood cancer, she set up the Trust to realise his wish of creating a private place for families with serious-ill children.